Meet the Board
Terry L. Stein
CEO, President & Parent of a child with Autism
BA in Elementary Education
I am a retired teacher. I have had many classes on students productivity, organizational skills, testing, inclusion and subject areas. After my son was diagnosed with P.D.D. and then Autism, I found myself self-educated in the areas of Autism, P.D.D., A.D.H.D., Low body tone, Sensory disorders & at home therapy.
I have been advocating for Autism for four years with the support of my family. I am dedicated to helping families find their way through a difficult system and offer support, training models for families who are new to this diagnosis. I feel that the community will also benefit from sensitivity training in order for families to return to the community.
email: tstein@autism4parents.org
Martin Stein
Vice President
Director of Fundraising
Advocate & Parent of a child with Autism
After spending 30 years in the workforce for profit, I am well equipted in company management, organizational and people skills. As well as employee relations. I have been advocating for my son for four years. It is difficult finding the correct medical help and our stumbles have given us the dedication to help other families in the same situation.
Catheryn Johnson
Marketing Director
Occupational Therapist
We are thankful to have such a diverse individual such as Catheryn to join our Autism 4 Parents family. She is the driving force and a true advocate for children with autism and related disabilities. Her creativity and drive has led us to developing many new programs for our families and community. She is qualified in Occupational therapy & Sensory Intergration which allows us to include free professional help to our families as well.
Tina Perez Morton
Secretary
Experienced in Nursing and Child Care for children with autism as a nanny. CPR and ACLS certified.
We want to CONGRADULATE THE MORTONS on their new addition!
MCKENZIE LYNN weighing in at 6 pounds Born January 10, 2012.
Sarah Stein
Community Sibling Liaison
Sister of a child with Autism
When my little brother was diagnosed, our lives changed. The countless physicians, specialists, therapists and home adjustments that my family has faced have led me to become an advocate. Not just for my brother, but other children in the same situation. Siblings have a special role in the family when their is a brother/sister with autism. My interest is helping other siblings find their place.
Jason Purgeson
Director of Bruster's Buddies 4 Autism
Mr. Purgeson is a Training Director of Highland Canine Training, LLC. He has over twenty years of experience as a professional dog trainer. Jason has trained and certified hundreds of police canine, detection and search and rescue teams. He is a former police canine handler and K9 Supervisor. He is the founder and chief evaluator for the American Police Dog Tactics Association.
Laurel Baxla
Sensory Education Liaison
Mrs. Baxla is a qualified Pediatric Occupational & Sensory Intergration Therapists since 1999. Her private practice clinic opened in 2001. Since then she has been helping parents with sensory Intergration needs for their children.